Fernando G. Diaz, M.D., Ph.D.

Neurosurgeon, Michigan Head & Spine InstituteFernando_G._Diaz_MD_PhDProfessor and Chairman Neurological Surgery Department
Oakland University School of Medicine and William Beaumont Hospitals

Dr. Diaz is recognized world wide for his treatment of brain aneurysms and vascular disease of the head and neck.  He is one of only several neurosurgeons in Michigan skilled in radiosurgery using the advanced technology Gammaknife for the treatment of tumors and other abnormalities.  Listed among the best surgeons in the United States,
Dr. Diaz is a frequent speaker to audiences around the world on advanced neurosurgical procedures and treatments.

Specialties
Aneurysm
Stroke
Microsurgery
Cervical spine reconstruction
Cerebrovascular surgery
Gamma Knife radiosurgery
Artificial disc replacement

Prior Appointments
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Instructor, Anatomy
University of Kansas, Instructor, Neuroanatomy
Henry Ford Hospital, Staff Neurosurgeon
University of Michigan, Clinical Associate Professor Neuroscience
Institute of Santa Fe, Gainesville, Florida, Chairman
Wayne State University, Chairman Department of Neurological Surgery
Detroit Medical Center, Chief Medical Officer 

Military Service
US Air Force, National Neurosurgical Consultant
Lackland Air Force Base, Operation Desert Storm, Wilford Hall Medical Center Neurosurgery
US Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel
Wilford Hall Medical Center, IMA

Education
M.D.: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Ph.D.: University of Minnesota (Neurophysiology/Neurosurgery)
M.A.: University of Kansas (Anatomy)
M.S.A.: Central Michigan University
J. D.: Wayne State University

Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Michigan Bar Association 
Fellow, American College of Spine Surgery

Personal
Fluent in Spanish, French and Portuguese

Alliance Health and Life
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Beaumont Health System

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